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contents 4 LettheHolidayBattlesBegin!

by Michelle Freed

6 CHStoMarchintheMacy’sThanksgivingDayParadeby Mindy Fleming

8 YoungEntrepreneursBringEnergytoNoblesvilleby Jane VanOsdol

12 EleanorRozella’s:MyHappyPlacensby Jane VanOsdol

14 Full-DayKindergarteninNoblesvilleby Jane VanOsdol

16 CoxhallMansionHomeTourOpensby Donna Park

18 LearningRxSponsorsaCommunityAutismResourcesEventby Marcia Ellett

20 WZPLFamilyMagazine:Autism–PuttingthePiecesTogetherby Michelle Freed

23 ColtsFeverby Mindy Fleming

26 WWIIVetJoinsCHSHistoryClassonTriptoEuropeby Mindy Fleming

28 CarmelSolarTourKicksOffatCoolCreekby Leslie Webb

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Thanksgiving gets no respect. It’s the Rodney Dangerfield of

holidays, and I’m not going to take it anymore.

Every year I stand by and watch as Americans abruptly switch their attention

from stale, leftover Halloween candy to twinkling lights and eggnog. I’ve even caught the holidays themselves contributing to the injustice.

Just the other day I saw Halloween standing on one side of Thanksgiving, while Christmas and Hanukkah were standing on the other, all yelling, “SUCK IT,” right to Thanksgiving’s face. Then they proceeded to brag about their fancy costumes, special music and festive galas. All Thanksgiving gets is a Turkey symbol and a bad reputation for carbs and calories.

Although the original reason for Thanksgiving is to set aside a day of thanks for bountiful harvests, celebrants have rapidly learned to show gratitude for a number of additional things, including: winning sports seasons; regular bowel movements; microbreweries; and spectacular sales at the mall.

Over the years, poor Thanksgiving has evolved into a please-just-let-me-get-through-this kind of day, with millions of citizens praying for the ability to tolerate long-lost cousins and grumpy grandparents for an entire afternoon. This is why football was invented … to serve as a distraction from awkward family conversations and potentially explosive confrontations.

In fact, it has been proven that shortly after the very first Thanksgiving, the pilgrims immediately started getting sick of each other. They started arguing about whose pumpkin pie was best and who told the funniest jokes. This caused

the teen pilgrims to roll their eyes and say, “Forget this, let’s get out of here and have some fun.” So they started playing a crude version of tag with a dried up gourd. This eventually turned into what we now know as football, and the rest is history. Everyone knows this to be true.

Then years later those giant parade balloons shoved themselves into the spotlight. “If football gets all the attention during the day, then we want a piece of the morning action,” said Bullwinkle. So huge parades were organized, and soon the Rockettes were kicking up their heels in Santa outfits, and celebrities were lip-synching cheesy Christmas songs and riding on top of bulky floats.

Thanksgiving never even had a chance. And to add insult to injury, there isn’t even a decent selection of catchy tunes to commemorate the day. I’m quite sure that no pop icon has ever said, “Hey, Mr. Music Executive, I want to put together a star-studded Thanksgiving CD!” What would be on the playlist? I’m Dreaming of Some White Gravy, Let There Be Peace at Dinner, or All I Want for Thanksgiving Is a Two-Point Spread?

It’s hopeless. So this year I’m going to knit my very own Thanksgiving sweater and decorate my entire yard with winter squash. I’m going to give thanks for every single blessing in my life, and I will smile and embrace every last relative, no matter how crazy they are. Now, where’s the eggnog?

Michelle Freed is a humor writer, a life stumbler, and has a husband and two children who can prove it. Follow Michelle on Twitter @MichelleFreed, on Facebook, or www.MichelleFreed.com. Just don’t follow her in public.

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The fall brings an array of weird smells and cool days, from beautiful turning leaves, the smell of the cool crisp air, pumpkins, tasty candy corn and apple pie … and to me (when I was in high school) it was the season of marching band! Yes, I was a band nerd, and proud of it. I marched all four years at Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana (a suburb of the big metropolis of Evansville for those of you who don’t know where that is). Now – Castle’s rival marching band was none other than, Carmel High School’s Marching Greyhounds. And to my surprise, when I went searching for one of the Carmel band directors to interview for this story, I found fellow Castle classmate and marching band member extraordinaire Chris Kreke working as an Associate Director of Bands. Chris played the Clarinet, as did I, and was also the drum major for a few years. (And on a side note: Chris also went to my elementary school growing up and his dad was our principle. What a small world.) Neither of us ever thought we would ever associate ourselves with our rival band. Now, we’re both fans!

So on with the story … CHS Marching Greyhounds has

been selected from hundreds of applicants to march in the 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! Only 10 distinctive bands are selected each year to perform on the small and narrow streets of the city amongst elaborate floats, performance groups and giant

balloons. “This is the first year we applied to march in the parade,” said Chris. “We have been to New York City with the band several times, but never to march in the Macy’s parade.” Every four years the band takes one big trip. Four years ago they went to Hawaii; eight years ago they went to London; twelve years ago they went to Europe. So this gives you an idea of the extent

of these “big” trips. Wow!

The band marches in several parades throughout the year and is always prepared for such events, although none can hold a candle to the Macy’s Parade. “There are a set of rules and guidelines to follow,” said Chris. “They are super organized; a manual outlining everything is given to us when we arrive.” Chris said they will start freshening up on the performance and song selections very soon, as “combining this with our fall marching schedule has been tricky.”

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A few weeks before the parade, they will have a set rehearsal schedule. “Richard Saucedo, the Director of Bands, wrote music specifically for this parade. He used a combination of Back Home Again in Indiana, and a few city specific songs such as New York, New York and On Broadway to create the perfect arrangement,” said Chris.

NBC has given each band approximately one minute and 15 seconds to perform “a mini-show.” Stars and Stripes Forever, a selection from the band Journey and the school song will be among others performed during the 2 ½ mile parade route, which will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. A few hours before the start of the parade – at roughly 2-3 a.m., the band will have an opportunity to rehearse their performance as sort-of a “pre-production” for NBC. “That will be a very interesting morning,” said Chris. “It’s the only time the streets are shut down.”

Marching in the parade will not be the only entertainment. “We will take in three shows, including Memphis, Wicked and the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall,” said Chris. “Our Thanksgiving dinner will be held on a harbor cruise which will tour around the island and the Statue of Liberty.” A visit to Chinatown, Little Italy and Ground Zero will also be highlights of their trip. All of this fun begins on Monday before Thanksgiving, when they board their buses and begin their long drive east.

Have a great time kids! What an experience….

Mindy is a wife and stay-at-home mom of three beautiful children. She also owns Salsa Creative Marketing LLC – an advertising/

marketing company. She enjoys living in Carmel and covering stories about the Carmel Clay Schools.

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Leading the charge are sisters Monica Peck, in charge of service, and Courtney Cole, in charge of sales, co-owners of Hare Chevrolet. The two have taken over running a company that was started by their family 164 years ago as a carriage and wagon making business. Over the years, Hare Chevrolet has continued to thrive, and Peck and Cole are getting ready to lead their 160 employees through their ninth expansion in just 12 years.

Both of them attribute their success to the support of their dedicated customers. Neither Monica nor Courtney

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are content to hole up in their offices, but are out in the showroom everyday having coffee and talking with customers. As Monica explained, “We treat people right. We have customers for life, not customers for the day.”

Hare Chevrolet is highly involved in giving back to their community. Monica will be the 2012 president of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and has been on the Boys and Girls Club board for 9 years. Their love of community is evident in their commitment to and support of local organizations such as the Noblesville schools, Riverview Hospital, youth sports, Relay for Life, and Prevail, just to name a few.

Although Monica worked at Hare Chevrolet through her childhood and teen years, neither she nor Courtney envisioned themselves taking over the family business. Both had successful careers in other fields, but Monica found herself missing Noblesville.

“I realized that I could work hard and build someone else’s business or my family’s business,” she said. Courtney has rediscovered the jewel that Noblesville is. “I value the fact that Noblesville is an incredible place to raise a family … it’s affordable, there’s plenty to do, the people are nice, and it’s safe!” she said. Neither have looked back, and Noblesville is the better for it.

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As a Huntington, Indiana native, Jon Oliver, owner of Indiana Kitchen Company, found it was easy to feel lost in the bigger city of Indianapolis when he moved there for business 8 years ago. As he was looking for a place to open his own design business, he hit upon Noblesville.

“Noblesville gives that small town atmosphere I grew up in,” he said. “ I like the old historic downtown, and that’s certainly a draw for me, and a good fit for the business as well.”

As a full service design and remodeling company, Indiana Kitchen Company has helped many Noblesville homeowners transform their kitchens and baths into functional, beautiful spaces. With integrity and honesty as the backbone of their business, Jon and his employees have made good communication with their customers a key to successful home improvements. That and providing a good value. His pricing is competitive with the big-box stores, yet Jon also provides design knowledge and skill as well.

Supporting the community that he works in is important to Jon. He is active with the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and Noblesville Main Street, participating in projects that benefit the community. Indiana Kitchen Company also gives back to the community-at-large by supporting organizations like Gleaners Food Bank and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Ultimately, Jon has found that his “customers feel good because they’re supporting the local economy. We feel good because we like to work with them on a local basis. We can relate to them. We know our clients really well by the end of a project.”

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Kristie Whitesell, owner of Uptown Cafe a breakfast and lunch cafe and bakery, went into business with a desire to provide her customers with a “great cup of coffee and a place for people to feel comfortable enough in to come in, sit down and get cozy.” Judging by her slew of regular customers, she’s succeeded on both parts. Uptown Cafe has its own

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blend of coffee roasted just for them by Harvest Cafe Coffee Roasters in Broad Ripple.

After graduating from culinary school, Kristie worked evenings as a chef for a Carmel restaurant. She tired of working every evening, and when the opportunity presented itself in 2008 to buy the cafe, established originally as Lowther’s Shoe Store in 1883, she went for it.

As she grew into her role of entrepreneur, Kristie realized the value of having her business in Noblesville. “The Noblesville community is very important to Uptown Cafe. The amount of successful businesses on the square correlates to how well we do,” she said. As a member of Main Street, Kristie meets with the other shop owners to plan and participate in events. “It’s amazing how everyone sticks together,”she said.

What Kristie did not expect about being a business owner was how attached she would become to her Noblesville customers. “I have loyal, amazing customers. We know their names, we know their families, we know how they’re doing, they ask how we’re doing; there are a few I go out to dinner

with as well. It’s amazing to have their support,” she added.

Kristie in turn supports the community by providing gift cards for fundraising auctions. She also provides all the cookies from her own in-house bakery for Riverview Hospital’s Valentines Day fundraiser.

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Another successful entrepreneur in Noblesville is husband and wife team Matteo and Emily DiRosa of Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano. Matteo is no stranger to the restaurant business. He has worked in the business with family in his native country of Italy and in Indianapolis. While working in Indy, he met his wife Emily. They left Indianapolis to open their restaurant in Noblesville, and right away noticed the difference. “I feel a lot of support from the Noblesville community,” said Matteo. Success is not just one person. It’s the team, the employees and the customers – about 80% from the community. If I didn’t have a good community, it wouldn’t happen.”

Authenticity of product and service is what Matt and Emily strive for. All their entrees are made individually from scratch, and they use traditional, Italian recipes, some of which come form Matteo’s mother, focusing on fresh, natural, high-quality ingredients. They seek out employees who take pride in their work and take care with the customers.

Matteo and Emily work to constantly improve their business and the atmosphere for their customers, which for them is really a labor of love. “This is not my job. It’s not my business. It’s my life,” Matteo said.

Indeed the DiRosas are highly involved in the community. Emily is on the board of both the Noblesville Chamber

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of Commerce and Noblesville Main Street and active in community projects. They frequently give away donations for silent auctions and do large food donations for groups such as the Noblesville high school football team and Prevail events.

Always looking for ways to connect with their customers, Matteo and Emily are again leading a trip to Italy (Rome and the Amalfi Coast) in March of 2012. “It’s about staying fresh and doing new things for our customers,”said Emily.

Go ahead and take a stroll through Noblesville and stop in to see these entrepreneurs and others like them. Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Noblesville.

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Cindy Grove, owner of Eleanor Rozella’s gift shop in Noblesville, refers to herself as the “third sister” to her two employees, sisters Tammy Daubenspeck and Tina Dell. Their camaraderie sets the tone for the fun-loving experience that is Eleanor Rozella’s and carries over to the customers. “You’re not a stranger when you walk in here,” said Cindy. “Tammy and Tina are so much fun; they’re so loving to our customers. It’s like girlfriends. Our customers end up being our friends.”

Just strolling through this gift shop puts a smile on your face because of the

cacophony of colors, scents and laughter that greets you. If you’re looking for a unique gift for a favorite person, you’ll find it within Eleanor Rozella’s three floors.

Cindy didn’t have to look far to find the inspiration for the store’s name. On her piano rests a vintage photo of her grandma taken when she was in her 20s. “She was very artsy,” said Cindy. “She loved to knit and make jewelry. I loved her to pieces, and her name just had a ring to it.” So her grandma’s name—Eleanor Rozella—became the name of the shop that resides at 982 Logan Street. The current location of the shop was, as Cindy is fond of saying, “born of divine intervention.”

Eleanor Rozella’s original location was at the Deer Creek Shops, the present location of the IU Health Saxony Hospital. One day Tammy came in to explore the shop and the two struck up a friendship. As a former part owner of Corner Cottage in Noblesville, Tammy mentioned how much she missed the retail business. Cindy promptly hired her to run the store, a relief for Cindy who often travels for her other job as a flight attendant

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to find a new business location as their strip mall was being torn down. Through a timely tip, Cindy learned that Alley Cats in downtown Noblesville was up for sale. Attached to Eddie’s Corner Cafe, the building was 3½ floors of prime location. Cindy was certain the rent would be too high.

It turns out, the worry was for nought. “It was divine intervention. I just turned it over to the Big Guy and said ‘Okay, You’ve got to show me where to go …. The way everything worked out, it’s just like we were meant to be here,” Cindy said. Eleanor Rozella’s opened August 25, 2006 in downtown Noblesville. “We looked at each other and said ‘Here we go!” laughed Tammy. Not too long after that in April 2007, Tina joined the dynamic duo. Cindy also receives support from her parents and sister Norm, Judy and Julie Wilson.

Cindy bought the inventory of Alley Cats, but slowly over time, they put their own stamp on the product line. “We wanted more of an upscale, girly-girl boutique,” said Tammy. “Noblesville had so many shops that had the country, primitive-type home decor. We were taking things in a different direction. People were really excited about it, and we heard all positive about it.”

Today the shop is known for its eclectic, fun mix of items. They carry lines they themselves love and use, and they try to keep up with the trends too. Nestled among the

other displays, you’ll find Cindy’s own exclusive line of animated butterflies called Innovative Animation. Cindy also has a penchant for carrying (whenever possible) product lines that encourage “aid through trade,” product lines from Indiana business owners (she loves supporting new Indiana businesses), and made-in-the-USA products. Here’s a few of their product lines.

Photo Letters, Language Arts, Toms Shoes (they were the first shop in Indiana to carry his line), Demdaco, Nora Fleming, Magnabilities, Switch Flops, Lenny & Eva, Moving Butterflies, Alexis Angels, Holly Yashi, Mogo Designs, Sseko Sandals

They also carry horseshoe and collegiate bling for women, as well as lots of baby gift items and unique home decor items.

Overall, Eleanor Rozella’s is the place to be when you need to hear a friendly word or to find that perfect gift. Repeat customers are known to wander in just to feel better on a bad day. Cindy tells a story from one of her customers who fondly refers to Eleanor Rozella’s as her “happy place.” The customer told Cindy, “One day there was a lady in your store who was not being very nice, and I had to tell her, ‘Listen, this is my happy place. If you’re having an issue, I think you need to go somewhere else, because you’re not going to ruin my happy place!’”

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Goodies galore can be found at Eleanor Rozella’s gift shop in Noblesville. Left: owner CIndy Grove holds up a pair of Toms Shoes with a matching headband.

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It’s a program that’s been discussed in many communities across the United States, including our own city of Noblesville. What is the issue? Full-day kindergarten.

Sharon Trisler, director of public relations and the Education Foundation for Noblesville Schools, points out that parents in the community have been asking for the full-day option for a number of years, but with a lack of space in the burgeoning school district, it wasn’t an option.

This year that all changes.

In May 2010, Noblesville voters passed a facilities referendum, of which a portion of the money went to elementary school construction projects. With new classroom space now available, each Noblesville elementary school is offering fee-based, full-day kindergarten classes. Kim Hartnett, one of five full-day kindergarten teachers at Noble Crossing Elementary school, is excited for the change and sees it as a positive for the children and the community. “I think the pros far outweigh the cons,” she says. While acknowledging that the first two weeks can be long days for new kindergarten students, she believes most will have adjusted to the transition by the end of the second week.

Kim says that many students have already spent several hours a day in preschool, and come to kindergarten ready to be engaged all day. “We will be able to devote so much more time to our state standards. We will be able to go into so much greater depth and the kids will have a lot more time to apply what they learn and to practice those skills, so I think the gains we will see in their learning from that extra time alone will be amazing,” she said.

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It’s important to note that the 6¾-hour, full-day program is an optional program, and that Noblesville is still offering the traditional 2½-hour, half-day kindergarten for those parents who feel their children aren’t ready for a full-day setting or who just simply prefer for their young children to spend that time with them participating in other activities together. As of July 22, 478 of the 703 incoming kindergarten students are registered for the full-day program.

Kim believes the full-day program will give teachers more time to build the important foundation of reading and writing, because each full-day classroom will be equipped with a teacher and a full-time instructional assistant. “This means that every child will participate in small group reading at their level every day. That’s phenomenal,” she said. The full-day format will also allow the kindergarteners to participate in specials, including technology, PE, music and art.

Tuition for the full-day program is $2,340 for the school year, but that amount may drop after the state determines additional funds it will pay to the school system in mid-September. Financial assistance is available for families not able to afford the tuition.

Overall, Kim points out that both the full- and half-day programs will be working on the exact same recently revised state standards and skills. But the full-day program allows “more time for kids to be engaged in things that drive their own interests … we might have more time to pursue these things and tie them in to our state standards,” she said.

For more information, go to www.noblesvilleschools.org.

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Coxhall Mansion is the dream home of Beulah and Jessie Cox. It was built using ideas from the Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is located at 116th Street and Towne Road on several acres of land now known as Coxhall Gardens.

Jessie Cox was born in 1918 and attended Washington High School where he met and later married Beulah (Chanley) Cox. He attended Indiana University where he received a BS in Business Administration. A self-made entrepreneur, Jessie Cox owned six drapery plants in the Midwest that manufactured blinds and draperies for department stores and other outlets. Jessie also developed his own citrus farm near Orlando, Florida where his father had retired.

In 1865, one of Hamilton County’s earliest settlers, John Williams built the Victorian home that still stands today on the property visible from 116th Street.

Jesse’s deep love of farming and history led Jessie and Beulah to make an offer on the Williams property in 1958. Their first bid failed, but three years later their bid of $87,500 was accepted and the couple moved in 1962. The Coxes built a gray stone contemporary house on the property. The house had a mural in the basement that depicted the Governor’s Mansion in Williamsburg, Virginia. This mural served as an inspiration for their dream home, which they finally built in 1974 just west of the stone house.

In 1999, the couple decided to preserve this very desired land and donated it all to the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department. They wanted to “preserve and oasis in a sea of homes”.

Jessie and Beulah began to work on the plans for the park and were generous in giving funds to begin the design. The current amenities include: dual bell towers, a terraced mini-amphitheater with a belvedere that is surrounded by a multilevel fountain, a statue of Jessie and Beulah Cox, Campbell Crossing Bridge, a children’s park with structures donated and built by The Village of WestClay Village Builders, a new waterfall area, multiple ponds, restroom facilities and walking trails.

This summer Hamilton County Master Gardeners, in cooperation with the Hamilton County Parks Department employees have been working to bring back the outside of the property back to its original beauty. They have designed, planted, pruned, trimmed and repaired at Coxhall Mansion. Working from a plan, careful attention has been

paid to the historical perspective of Williamsburg, and the gardening preferences of Jessie and Beulah Cox.

The interior of the house is also under renovation. The renovation plans are to bring the house back to its original beauty. The house and furnishings will be a tribute to Jessie and Beulah and be in keeping with what they had in the home and how they lived in this grand space.

This November the house will be open for the first time to the general public with a rare opportunity to tour. The rooms in the home will have holiday decorations designed by some of the finest interior designers and florists in the area. The house will not be open to the general public except on special occasions like this one. In the future, it will be available to rent for special events.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the home and enjoy the lovely holiday décor. It should certainly get you in the holiday spirit and be a grand opening to this special place.

Coxhall Mansion Home Tour OpensBy Donna Park

The Coxhall Mansion, located at 116th Street and Towne Road, will open for public touring for the first time starting this November. The showpiece mansion will be gracefully presented as a “home for the holidays.”




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Husband and wife team Phillip and Amy Parham faced an extreme challenge together when they appeared on season six of The Biggest Loser, but their need to get physically healthy wasn’t the only challenge they have faced as a family. The Parham’s youngest son, Rhett, is autistic.

According to the Community Autism Resources Forum, “Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in America, with 1 in 110 children (and 1 in 70 boys) being impacted by the disorder. Because Autism is a ‘spectrum’ disorder – with symptoms ranging from very mild to severe – it can impact individuals, and their families,

very differently. The most significant shared symptom is difficulty with social interaction, including eye contact, conversation, even being able to empathize with someone else or see things from their perspective.”

For Rhett, said Amy, that means, “It’s been a struggle for him to learn. It’s been a struggle for him to go to regular school.”

She and her husband have tried many therapies and programs with Rhett and “we’ve had success with some and not success with others,” Amy admitted, but one in

particular has been the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel: the brain training center LearningRx.

Local residents Kelli and Garnett Craig have had a similar experience with their son, Joshua, who also falls within the autism spectrum. Like the Parhams, the Craigs saw their son struggling in school with social interaction that came so easily to other children, and his reading comprehension was also lacking. “There was a definite disconnect there,” said Kelli.

And like the Parhams, the Craigs were conscientious and tenacious about researching therapies and programs that might help

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Joshua. “We were looking for a way to boost some of the deficiencies we saw,” Kelli said.

The Craigs learned about LearningRx Indianapolis at 9767 Fall Creek Road in the Kroger plaza in Geist through research on the Internet, took Joshua in for assessment testing and made the decision to invest some time and money in the LearningRx program.

That was two years ago, and Kelli is happy to report that today, now in the fourth grade, Joshua has retained the skills he gained at LearningRx, including improved conversation skills, the ability to make better connections and complete tasks. He even found new interests through the program.

According to the LearningRx website, “Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), Autism, or Asperger’s Syndrome respond well to treatment that is regular and predictable. Brain training through LearningRx is highly ordered, and establishes rewarding and predictable success. Student programs are individually designed and are delivered one-on-one by skilled and sensitive trainers. Progress is regular, systematic, and can even be tracked and recognized by the child.

“Training provides more than just a positive structure. It also specifically addresses cognitive needs that are critical to improvement in these students. Test results have shown that children diagnosed with PDD, Autism, or Asperger’s Syndrome most commonly display weaknesses in short-term memory, processing speed, and logic and reasoning skills. These are some of the primary skills that brain training can impact.”

Perhaps the most rewarding change that LearningRx brain training can help individuals who fall on the autism spectrum realize is a significantly more enjoyable and productive life experience.

Lynne McCauley, Executive Director of LearningRx Indianapolis, wants parents and area caregivers to know that

help and resources are available for children and adults alike

struggling with the cognitive deficiencies and behaviors associated with autism.

“We are hosting a Community Autism Resources Event on Friday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East 91st Street Christian Church,” said McCauley. “It is free for families and caregivers to attend.”

Phillip and Amy Parham will be featured speakers at the event, and will share their experience with Rhett and LearningRx at the conference.

For more information on ways to combat autism and other cognitive issues, contact LearningRx at (317) 845-1999 or visit www.learningrx.com.

Marcia Ellett is a published author, freelance magazine article/book writer and editor and a regular speaker at WriteStuff Writer’s Conferences and Events.

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Phillip and Amy Parham, of The Biggest Loser fame, are dedicated to combating both obesity and autism. Attend the Community Autism Resources Forum on Friday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East 91st Street Christian Church, and see the mind-body connection in action. And participate in the 90-Day Fitness Challenge kicking off on November 5.

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There’s a reason why one of the most recognized symbols for autism is a

ribbon made of puzzle pieces. Autism is perhaps

one of the most mystifying disorders that a family can deal with. Why? Because no one really knows what causes it, and there is no way to stop or reverse it.

The term autism is used to generally

describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders knows as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). It is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. And according to government statistics, diagnosed cases of autism are increasing every year by 10 to17 percent, with the vast majority of those cases being idiopathic, which means the cause is unknown.

“One of the hardest parts for families is the identification process,” says

Ann Marie Noll, MS, Director of Outpatient Therapy Services for TOTS, Fishers (totsindy.com). “Our therapists are often in the position to see those first signals that a diagnosis might be in order, but parents aren’t always ready to hear that.”

Noll says that since autism is a spectrum disorder, every child shows different characteristics, which makes it that much more difficult for parents and physicians. “The process that parents go through is tough,” she says.

“They experience a variety of emotions before they

are ready to accept that their child’s delay may be more complex,” Noll explains. “Once families are ready, referrals are made so that they can get the appropriate help.”

So what are initial signs to look for that a child might have autism? According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, you should visit a physician if your child:

• Does not babble or coo by 12 months of age

• Does not gesture (point, wave, grasp, etc.) by 12 months of age

• Does not say single words by 16 months of age

• Does not say two-word phrases on his or her own (rather than just repeating what someone says to him or her) by 24 months of age

• Has any loss of any language or social skill at any age.

Stephanie and David Meier, Carmel parents of three, know about the struggles that families face when a child has autism. Both of their sons, Johnathan, 9, and Will, 8, were diagnosed with autism before reaching the age of two. Their daughter, Paige, 10, is a typical child.

When the couple first learned that Johnathan had autism, they were numb. “We were scared and totally unprepared,” Stephanie says. “We

Ann Marie Noll, MS, is Director of Outpatient Therapy Services for TOTS in Fishers. She often helps parents adjust once their children are diagnosed with autism.

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wondered, ‘How did this happen?’, ‘What did we do wrong?’, and ‘How can we fix it?’”

Once their second son, Will, was diagnosed, Stephanie says they weren’t surprised, but they still experienced the same raw and painful emotions as before.

“Every day we have our struggles, just like any other family,” Stephanie says. “Our struggles are just different. We must always try to anticipate what is going to happen next, and be one step ahead of the children. Routines are extremely important, and transitions are always difficult.”

Although Stephanie says that dealing with autism has actually brought her family closer together, she has seen other families torn apart. With that in mind, she offers advice for families who are struggling with an autism diagnosis.

“Don’t be in denial, and get help immediately,” Stephanie says. “There are many resources out there. You just have to ask for help and don’t give up.”

“Also, take time out for yourself and try to spend time with all of your children, not just those with special

needs,” Stephanie adds. “But most of all … don’t lose hope.”

By Michelle Freed

Stephanie and David Meier enjoy a family vacation with their children Paige, Johnathan and Will. Both sons have been diagnosed with autism.

You’re Not AloNeVisit these websites for additional information and resources for autism.

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Autism Society autism-society.org

Answers for Autism aaiwalk.org

First Steps infirststeps.com

Hands In Autism handsinautism.org

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community iidc.indiana.edu

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Have any of you out there realized that every fall it seems your Sundays take on a new meaning? Does your spouse, partner, or significant other turn into an entirely different person for 17 to 22 weeks from September to February? And then, do they spend the next six months telling you how they can’t wait until next season? Were you like me and thought that when you heard Peyton Manning was out for the season (most likely), you might have the chance at a few normal Sundays – you know, church, lunch, playing with the kids in the backyard? Not a chance. If this sounds familiar, you too are married, dating or spending too much time with an NFL football fan.

Having grown up in a family of all girls, with a dad who couldn’t tell you if Peyton Manning played football or was a member of the cast of SNL, it has been quite an eye opening experience to be married to a man who literally wears the same outfit for every Colts home game, down to the same hat that he claims helped them reach and win a Superbowl. I don’t have the heart to tell him that I think he accidentally switched hats with an identical version of the hat this year, which may explain the current Colts season; I am concerned that he will blame himself for Manning’s injury and the Colts collapse.

My husband, Josh, is by my estimation a true Colts fan and every September our life takes on a true blue meaning. So much so, Josh will not even entertain alternative plans on Colts Sundays, unless of course I make him. “What? Who has a birthday party during a Colt’s game? They must not be a Colt’s fan.” This has been said very seriously to me more than once throughout the years.

Josh is not alone. Colt’s fans come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Some admit it and some try and hide it, especially this year. Josh does not, however, sugar coat his annoyance with friends and family who schedule birthday parties or ask him to schedule outings on a Colt’s game day. “That’s just ridiculous,” he will say. “Who in their right mind would do such a thing?” Or when asked to play flag football on Sunday afternoons this fall, Josh declined questioning

how much fun flag football could be when real football fans, i.e., people who may actually know how to play football, would be watching the Colts and NFL football all afternoon on Sundays.

In my world, home or away, it is inexcusable to miss a Colt’s game. Thank goodness for DVR, the only way he (and many other fans no doubt) will ever consider missing a live broadcast of a Colts game. In the rare event we are able to do something extracurricular on a Sunday, Josh refuses to answer his phone, view texts or emails, or listen to the radio in fear he will hear the score and ruin his game viewing pleasure. For example, in January 2005, when the Colts played the Steelers in the AFC divisional playoff round, Josh begrudgingly agreed to have our first born baptized that Sunday. Seriously, he wanted to know every possible alternative date before agreeing only after realizing our daughter would be nearly one year old if we kept waiting

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(I have to admit, I had no idea this was a playoff game or frankly who we were playing; thanks honey for filling in these details). Consequently, we had strict rules for the baptism and after party. To attend, friends and family had to agree not to check the score or share any news about the game, so that when we all returned home from the baptism, we could watch it as though it was live. Then when the Colts lost because that kicker with the weird name, Vander-something, missed that field goal, Josh was convinced our day had somehow upset the football gods and it has been a

rare occasion since that we do anything, outside watching games as a family, on Sundays.

And don’t get me started on his “man cave.” Our basement is a Colts shrine adorned with what he consider the finest pieces of art, to the extent that Colt’s paraphernalia can be considered “art.” I am regularly amazed by the question I get each time he tries to hang his newest piece: “This looks great, don’t you think?” Josh asks as he hangs another signed, mirrored picture of some Colt’s player or jersey. I

remind him that “it’s just another thing for the kids to try and avoid while they are playing soccer in the basement.” His response, “please try and keep them from hitting this,” as he hangs it above the soccer goal.

I thought Josh was a crazed Colts fan until I met one of Josh’s friends, Ed Holloran, a tried and true Colt’s fan like no other. Now Ed is a not a face-painting lunatic like I see when I go to games, but Ed is one of the most endearing Colts fans you will ever meet. Not only is Ed the biggest fan of Indianapolis, the city, he is a die-hard Colts fan who wants everyone he meets on a Sunday to join him as he celebrates another Colts season and convert to his second religion. To accomplish his goal of converting the masses, Ed hosts a tailgate before each home game at Victory Field that is simply unrivaled – at least in my humble opinion; but in fairness, my tailgating history was limited to cracking a beer in the tailgate of my dad’s truck at the local tractor pull in southern Indiana.

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Regardless, every home game, Ed selects a specific cuisine from the opposing teams’ hometown. For example, for the October 9 game against the Chiefs, he made Kansas City style barbeque. In the past, he has made sushi for Seattle, cheesesteak for Philadelphia, New York Strip when we played the Giants (they are from New York, right?). Ed plans his meals before the season begins and often spends days cooking and preparing the meals, sometimes cooking all night long. “This is my life,” says Ed. “I live for tailgating and cheering on the Colt’s.” He too has a basement filled with Colt’s gear and autographed everything (as an aside, I just learned that Ed’s soon to be born son will be named “Colton,” Colt for short, you get it). I’ve been told that he bleeds blue. Yet, to his credit, the crowd that surrounds his real Weber grill on Colt’s Sundays seems to grow each year and the legend continues.

Like Josh and Ed, there are no doubt thousands of others just like them. Men, women and children a like. So as I suffer through yet another year of NFL football, I smile at the simple foolishness of it all. But I have to say, now that I have three young children, two of which who are old enough to dress themselves, it is fun to see how excited they get to don their Colt’s Sunday best and, the excitement they share with their father as he explains how Dallas Clark, Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne combined to win a game (ok that was last year, but you get the drill). In the end, I will

never be a die-hard Colts fan, but I cannot help but get caught up in Colts fever every now and then. Here’s to next year (as I understand we are likely not going to make the playoffs, though I am not really sure why that is such a big deal as they play again next year). By the way, what’s this “Suck for Luck” campaign I keep hearing about?

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For the past seven years, Will Ellery, a history teacher at Carmel High School, has taken a group of students and staff on a European trip based on World War I and/or World War II events. “I generally design it around a WWII cemetery and expand it out to other historical and cultural sites,” explains Mr. Ellery. “I always incorporate London, Paris or Rome in the trip.” This past June, Mr. Ellery took 33 students to Belgium and Omaha Beach in Normandy, France – the focal point being the Normandy American Military Cemetery.

However, this trip had a distinctive guest: Corporal Carl Hobson, who was a medic in the 574th Motor Ambulance Company during WWII. Corporal Hobson would pick up wounded soldiers on the front line and transport them to field hospitals for care. His unit landed via boat on Omaha Beach on June 6, the first day of the invasion. Not only was it special to have Corporal Hobson on the trip, but the group was also accompanied by Corporal Hobson’s son Terry; his grandson Phil; and his great-grandson Jonathan – four Hobson generations! Phil is a sergeant with Carmel

Police Department assigned as a School Resource Officer at Carmel High School, and got in touch with Mr. Ellery about going on the trip as an advisor. “It was an incredible experience,” said Phil. “It was a goal of mine to visit Omaha

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Corporal Carl Hobson, Terry Hobson, Phil Hobson and Johnathan Hobson. Four generations visit Omaha Beach with Carmel High School history department’s annual trip.



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“It was the first time to have four generations on a trip,” said Mr. Ellery. “We have had several moments of

incredible power during previous trips, but this one was especially moving.”

Phil said that while growing up, his grandfather didn’t talk much about the war, but did have this to say: “There was no way to describe what you had seen (during the war) to those back home. Either no one would believe you or they thought you were bragging. So no one would talk about it.” Phil also said when they arrived on Omaha Beach it was a very powerful moment for everyone, especially his grandfather. “I could tell it was emotional for him,” said Phil. “He was very quiet.”27

Mr. Ellery also mentioned the students spent a great deal of time sitting with Corporal Hobson on the motor coach talking with him and asking him questions about the war. “It is great for the kids to have this one-on-one experience,” said Mr. Ellery.

At the cemetery, there was a flag presentation and folding ceremony in honor of Corporal Hobson. “A lot of local people came up to my grandfather and thanked him for freeing their country,” explained Phil. “We weren’t expecting that kind of response.”

Vic Schleich is a senior who went on the trip and participated in the flag ceremony, “It was an amazing experience to be a part of the ceremony. You could tell that he was moved, and it made the trip inspiring.” Vic is attempting to attend one of our U.S. service academies.

Mr. Ellery has been directing these European trips for over 14 years. “I have a tremendous passion for war history,” explains Mr. Ellery. “…and Omaha Beach is the mecca of that.” Every few years, he takes the students to a concentration camp. “It teaches the students about humanity towards man and it is very inspiring. Trips to Rome teach the spiritual side, where the students get the depth and scope of religion. The Alps and Isle of Capri are about the majesty of what they see.”

Next year’s trip is already planned, with stops in Salzburg, Hitler’s Eagles Nest, Venice, Monte Carlo and many others. “It is a great opportunity for the kids,” says Mr. Ellery.

Left: The CHS tour group at the Normandy American Military Cemetery. In the center is Corporal Carl Hobson holding the American flag that was presented to him.



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I don’t usually like to brag, but I have to admit that I love telling people we have a solar panel on our house. Of course, I immediately feel compelled to explain that it’s only the size of a pizza box. Nonetheless, the solar panel on our roof powers an attic fan, and it runs like a charm. It even runs when it’s a little overcast. We got lucky, I guess. The roof on the back side of our house is facing in just the right direction.

I’m a huge proponent of solar power basically because I love clean, free energy, but I’m a novice. Helping people like me learn about solar energy is Mark Oehler’s passion. Mark, a mechanical engineer and Clay township resident, has for three years organized the Indy Solar Tour which is part of a nationwide event coordinated by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES).

The Indy Solar Tour put on by the Indiana Renewable Energy Association, the ASES state chapter, showcases residential and business installations throughout the greater Indianapolis area and provides a practical, hands-on educational opportunity to see operating solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The kick-off event was held at the Hamilton County Parks Department’s Cool Creek Nature Center, which features a grid-tied 15.7 kilowatt Solar PV system.

Mark Oehler gave an overview of how a system works. He explained how the site is assessed for solar intensity so you can find the right place on your property that gets the most sun. He described the various components which comprise a solar PV system: arrays, modules, disconnect switches, and inverters.

Fortunately, the price of solar systems is coming down, but before pricing a solar system for your home or business, Mark emphasized the need to implement every energy conservation strategy you can think of first to reduce your electricity load, because it’s still a little expensive.

Craig Porter of ECI Wind and Solar gave a tour of the installation. He explained how the modules are installed and connected to each other, and how they are wired down to disconnect switches and AC inverters. He explained how the power is used by the Nature Center and how any excess power is net-metered out to the grid. And he answered questions. Lots of amazing questions! Ranging from “What’s the optimal operating temperature of solar panels?” from a Carmel High School student to “Could I install my own system?” from a Lawrence Township mom and, “How much does it cost?” from a 5th grade student at Fall Creek Elementary.

The solar PV system at Cool Creek was installed by ECI Wind and Solar in August 2010 thanks to funding by the DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. “The solar system is projected to save the Nature Center $125,000 in utility costs and reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 18 tons,” according to Eric Cotton, president of ECI Wind and Solar. “By installing this solar system, Hamilton County Parks Department has shown real commitment when it comes to education and environmental stewardship.”

On this particular day, the PV system at the Cool Creek Nature Center was producing more electricity then was needed and the extra electricity went out to the grid for others to use. Visitors got to see the meter running backwards – a beautiful sight indeed.

Leslie Webb is co-founder and President of Carmel Green Initiative

Carmel Solar Tour Kicks Off at Cool CreekStory and Photo by Leslie Webb

On a beautiful autumn afternoon, central Indiana residents enjoyed the sunshine and learned a few things about harvesting that sunshine at the Indy Solar Tour, Cool Creek Nature Center.

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Produced byCarlo Nepomuceno

Show Times 8:00 PM : November 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 2011

2:30 PM : November 19, 26, 27, 2011

For Tickets Please Call (317) 843-3800 Or Visit Our Website at www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com

Musical DirectorFred Yde

Vocal DirectorAndy Morales

ChoreographerJacy Schneider

Proudly Presents The Opening Musical of the2011 - 2012 Season of New Beginnings

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Have your product or service gift idea featured for only $400! For more information, visit atCarmel.com/advertising or call (317) 823-5060. Reserve your space today!

Bunk Bed Needed: Need full size bunk bed, please call 317-919-8403.

Women Wanted to Sing Christmas Carols: Small group forming to entertain at local assisted living facilities during the holidays. We’ll begin rehearsing soon so don’t miss this. For more information call Shar at (317) 446-6103.

Cleaning Crew of One: 14 years experience, same person every time, residential only, call (317) 383-1361.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker (full-time): Geist resident provides your pets quality and loving care while keeping them in the comfort of their own home. Insured & bonded. Client reviews on website, Angie’s List and Facebook. Call Cathy Clark 260-1082 or email at [email protected]. Please visit my website at www.comfortsofhomepetsittingllc.com

Simple Home has arrived in Indy! Simple Home is a personal assistant service

that will de-stress your life and cozy up your home. You will have more time to spend on the people and things that make you happy. A variety of services are available from holiday decorating and gift wrapping, meal and party preparation, to organizing your home while waiting for the service repairman to arrive. Please call Gail at 317.989.9444 for a complimentary telephone consulation or visit www.simplehomeindy.com

House Cleaning Service: Dependable, customized, and thorough cleaning, 25 years experience in the Indianapolis area and have references. House and pet sitting available for clients, insured. Call for an estimate (317) 509-5456.

Home Away from Home Childcare in Geist Area: In-Home childcare with plenty of love, attention and fun activities. We teach an age appropriate preschool and an approved Kindergarten curriculum in a loving home environment for ages infant to 5 years. Healthy lunch and snacks provided. State

licensed, CDA credentialed by the Council for Professional Recognition, EMT trained, 22 years experience. Please call Sandy at (317) 336-6767.

Handyman: Too busy for all the jobs that come with home ownership? I can take care of them for you. Services include, but not limited to: hardwood, tile and laminate flooring installation; interior painting; light electrical and plumbing; deck repair and pressure washing. Professional, efficient, reasonable. Call John, 874-8563. www.picassosprotege.com

Items for Sale: 27 inch color television in excellent condition $150 obo also have a size 16 wedding dress worn

only once $800 obo. Please call 765-610-4093 if interested.

Medical Office Help Wanted: This is a great opportunity for a medical professional looking for a 3-4 day work week. Surgical practice located on the north side of Indianapolis is seeking an experienced front and back office medical professional with a minimum of 5 years related experience. Highly experienced Medical Assistants and Licensed Nurses will be considered. Post surgical care, excellent patient communication and strong organizational skills required. Qualified candidates should forward resume to [email protected] for consideration.



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Brenner Luggage ................................................................................... 2Britt’s Professional Packing .................................................................. 4Carmel Redevelopment Commission (ADDBAC) ............................. 17Carmel Repertory Theatre ................................................................... 29CASE Design & Remodeling ............................................................. 31Chatham Home Interiors ..................................................................... 24City of Noblesville .............................................................................. 11Data Center Direct .............................................................................. 10Delaney’s Shoppes .............................................................................. 15Entercom Indianapolis ........................................................................ 21Garrison Law Firm .............................................................................. 19George Thomas Floral ........................................................................ 30Harden Jackson LLC ........................................................................... 27Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC .................................................................. 7JD Hostetter & Associates .................................................................. 22MacKenzie River Pizza Company ........................................................ 5Piano Solutions ................................................................................... 25Sadler Orthodontics ............................................................................ 14Shiraz .................................................................................................... 5Warm Glow ......................................................................................... 30Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery .......................................................... 22

advertisers directory

Ad deadline for the December issue: November 12, 2011 To place a display advertisement in this publication, call 823-5060 or email [email protected]. You may also download the 2011 Media Kit online by

visiting www.atCarmel.com and clicking on the “Advertising” link.

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Carmel Clay Historical Society’s 15th Annual Holiday Home Tour will be December 2 – 3, 2011

Tour four unique homes — each chosen for the historic time period in which it was built, and/or, because of its antique furnishings and décor. All homes will be decorated for the holidays. CCHS Historic Depot Museum will also be part of the tour. On display will be an antique Santa Collection owned by one of our members.

Date and Time of Tours:December 2nd and 3rd, 2011

Friday and Saturday evening: Hors d’oeuvres starting at 6:00 p.m. followed by tours ($40)

Saturday: Tours starting at 10:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. ($20)

Meet at Carmel Christian Church on E. Main St. (across from Carmel High School) for all events. Guests will travel by bus to each home accompanied by guides. All guests must register before the day of the tour by calling Judy at 587-1017. Hurry! Tours sell out quickly.

For reservations call 317-587-1017



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2012 Media Kit

30,800+Northside

Households

Each Month!

3,700+ Registered

Bloggers on

townepost.com

Local News Written by, about,

and for local residents

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SEPTEMBER 2011

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LEADER KICKS UP

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FOR 2012

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Demographic DataAverage Household Income: $123,901 •(Indiana’s State Average*: $43,993)Average Age: 51.3 years old•Average Home Value: $383,900•Married Households: 86.8%• Carmel Frequency Rates, Per Month

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Advertising InsertsPrinting and design costs of inserts are the responsibility of the Advertiser. Finish size must be less than 8-1/8” x 10-1/2”. Cost per insert ...............................................................................$1,000

Circulation SummaryDirect mail (in blue) ..............................13,800Retail distribution ................................... 2,000Total .........................................................15,800

For advertising information, please visit www.atCarmel.com/advertising or call 317-823-5060.

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CarmelFest’s KidZone

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

is Time to Share Stories and Strength

oCtober 2011

Carmel residents Dianne Bayley

(seated) and Traci Runge inspire

thousands with their passion.

Teaming Up for a

Super Cure

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